Some time ago I saw some leggings with rows of ruffles on them--I kept thinking about them and knew exactly what I wanted to do.
Using a pair of pajama pants I made my own pattern and cut out the pants using a gauze type fabric. Next I cut out two inch strips of fabric, serged each long side and ruffled it. Before sewing the pant leg sides I sewed 5 rows of ruffles to each leg.
Sew, sew, sew...
The bottom row of ruffles is folded in half to give it a little lift.
For the top/dress I wanted to try shirring again. After eleven rows I finally figured out that I needed to drastically increase the tension on my machine to get the gathering that I wanted.
I have a lot of this purple material--thank goodness my little girl likes purple. The straps are made out of 2 inch bias tape--one continuous strap for each arm--this also finished off the edges on the armholes
Simple and Sweet
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Reminds me of the ones that my grandmother made for me. I'm a new follower. Come by to see me some time
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What an adorable little dress. And the pants are so cute too!
How Cute! I wish that I could sew..My mom used to make me outfits as a kid.
I'm just discovering you from New Friend Friday...enjoyed looking around your blog a bit :) Have a great weekend !
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I love this set! Great trousers!!!! Gonna try some to make for my girls!
How gorgeous!! Love them!
I love those! I have 2 little girls who will look cute in them. :) Thanks!!
I thought I left a comment saying that I was featuring these at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com, but I don't see it so this is that comment:)
wow!! very cute! You need my "skirty purse" to go with, layers of ruffles all down the front & back of the purse, I think you would love it, come on by some time!!!!
Missy
I just saw your project at Someday Crafts and had to stop by. Glad I did - so sweet, love those ruffly pants.
I have been waiting for someone to figure out how to make these. This is the reason for little girls in the family(well, one of the best reasons..!) -- to make and dress them in adorable clothing like this. These darling pantaloons remind me of what we wore under our bouffant skirts when I was a little girl.
thanks for the tute!
Jude at
dolcecapecod dot blogspot.com
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